1992 Land Rover Range Rover — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,100 MOT tests, the 1992 Land Rover Range Rover recorded an 80.8% pass rate. That is 4.4 percentage points better than large SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 23.6%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, body, structure & corrosion and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (10.6%) and body, structure & corrosion (7.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are integral vehicle structure condition, prescribed areas and headlamp aim — integral vehicle structure condition alone was recorded 73 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 7.8% in the 30-60k band and 19.3% in the 150k+ band, a 11.5-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 25.3% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 22.0% in 2021 to 17.5% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 10.6% | 117 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.8% | 86 |
| 3 | Brakes | 7.4% | 82 |
| 4 | Suspension | 5.3% | 58 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.9% | 54 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.8% | 53 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 73 |
| 2 | Prescribed areas | 60 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 58 |
| 4 | Rigid brake pipes | 50 |
| 5 | Chassis condition | 43 |
| 6 | Catalyst emissions | 39 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 25.3% | 278 |
| 2 | Brakes | 23.8% | 262 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 22.8% | 251 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 20.2% | 222 |
| 5 | Steering | 14.6% | 161 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 7.1% | 78 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 64 | 7.8% |
| 60-90k | 185 | 21.1% |
| 90-120k | 243 | 18.9% |
| 120-150k | 284 | 21.1% |
| 150k+ | 305 | 19.3% |
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 913 | 19.3% |
| Diesel | 179 | 17.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 250 | 22.0% |
| 2022 | 239 | 20.1% |
| 2023 | 217 | 18.4% |
| 2024 | 206 | 17.0% |
| 2025 | 188 | 17.5% |
What to check before buying a 1992 Range Rover
On a 1992 Range Rover, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 10.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (10.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (7.8% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
- Brakes (7.4% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 1992 Land Rover Range Rovers pass their MOT?
80.8% of the 1,100 1992 Land Rover Range Rover MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 19.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 1992 Land Rover Range Rover?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 10.6% of tests, followed by body, structure & corrosion (7.8%).
Does the 1992 Range Rover get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.8% in the 30-60k band to 19.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,100 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.